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4.7 NEON Program Participation Requirements NEON participation is required for all TANF applicants and recipients meeting the federal definition of a Work-Eligible Individual (WEI). Participants are considered cooperating with the work requirements when the following conditions are met: • The applicant signs the Agreement of Cooperation as required per NRS 422A.540; • The applicant completes the required pre-screening assessment; • The applicant cooperates with assigned work preparation activities during the application process, which may include, but is not limited to: o Attending all scheduled appointments; o Attending and participating in the NEON orientation; o Making arrangements for child care and transportation; o Attending in-house training; o Registering with Job Connect; and o Searching for a job or maintaining current employment. • The participant takes part in the mutual development of the PRP and any updates; • The participant cooperates with all assessments completed by the Division case manager, and any agency that the participant was referred to for additional testing/assessments, or purchased from VAC; • The participant participates in any NEON activities, counseling and/or referrals agreed to in the PRP; • The participant notifies the case manager of any problems or changes which may affect program participation; and • The participant accepts a bona fide offer of suitable employment. 4.8 Supportive Services to TANF-NEON Participants Child care needed for post-NEON program activities and transition from TANF to self- sufficiency is arranged and paid for by contracted child care organizations. Funding for child care is through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). Families and children at-risk of TANF assistance may also be eligible for CCDF assistance. To ensure success in job search, NEON program activities, and job placement, the Division may provide necessary bus passes, gas vouchers, or transportation reimbursements. NEON participants may receive service vouchers, reimbursement for expenses, or activity incentive payments for the following: • Travel and per diem expenses not to exceed Nevada’s state employee rates for out- of-area assessment testing.